In construction, handling claims effectively is crucial due to inevitable challenges. Plan & Push offers expert assistance in managing all aspects of claims, including preparation, entitlement assessment, and dispute resolution. Our services encompass identifying, analyzing, and preparing claims for cost adjustments or schedule extensions, evaluating entitlement and damages, and managing claims from submission through resolution. We also provide support in developing responses to submitted claims. With a proven track record, Plan & Push ensures effective and efficient dispute resolution, helping clients substantiate their claims and achieve favorable outcomes.

At Plan & Push, we address construction schedule delays and disruptions, which can lead to significant cost overruns and disputes, by employing advanced analysis techniques. Our methods include Impacted As-Planned Analysis, which models delays by inserting impacts into the baseline schedule; Collapsed As-Built or But-For Analysis, which removes delay events to determine the intended completion date; As-Planned vs. As-Built Analysis, which compares planned versus actual progress; Time Impact Analysis (TIA), which evaluates the impact of each delay event individually; and Windows Analysis, which assesses the impact of delays on smaller periods. Additionally, we analyze disruptions affecting productivity, such as changes in task sequences and workflow alterations, to provide the expertise needed for effective management and resolution of schedule-related issues.

At Plan & Push, we streamline the assessment and recovery of damages in construction projects, which can arise from delays, productivity losses, and defects. Our experts evaluate and quantify various types of damages, including actual damages, direct and indirect work costs, changed work expenses, repair costs, increased completion costs, consequential damages, and productivity losses. Our process includes reviewing entitlement to identify claimable damages, conducting variance analysis to compare budgeted versus actual costs, performing causation analysis to determine the causes and impacts of issues, and calculating damages using industry methods. We provide thorough and accurate assessments to support effective damage recovery and fair resolution.

Construction defects arise when a project fails to meet standards or contractual requirements due to product failures, faulty plans, or poor execution, leading to costly repairs and delays. Plan & Push specializes in forensic investigations of these defects, offering detailed analysis to determine causes and responsibilities. Our services include claims evaluation, damages assessment, construction productivity loss analysis, and expert witness testimony. We provide comprehensive support for all parties in construction defect disputes, ensuring thorough analysis and effective mediation.

Construction acceleration claims occur when an owner or general contractor requires a party to complete work earlier than planned, often leading to increased costs for the contractor. Plan & Push evaluates and quantifies these costs both before and after acceleration directives. Acceleration may also be constructive, arising from an owner’s refusal to grant a time extension, compelling the contractor to expedite work. Our experts analyze project documentation to identify and assess acceleration actions, additional resources used, and associated costs. Experienced in handling both explicit and constructive acceleration claims globally, Plan & Push provides unbiased evaluations and supports fair dispute resolution and compensation.

Productivity on construction projects can be impacted by factors such as estimate errors, labor issues, and delivery delays. Identifying the causes and quantifying the cost impacts of productivity loss is essential. Plan & Push’s experts analyze project documentation to assess and quantify these issues effectively. We use methods including Revenue per Man-hour, Total & Modified Total Cost, Industry Studies, Measured Mile Analysis, and Discrete Tracking of Events. Our unbiased evaluations and expert testimony support or defend against productivity claims, ensuring fair resolutions. Complementary services include claims evaluation, damages analysis, construction defect evaluation, productivity benchmarking, and arbitration support.